WLS-TV (ABC7) Programming, Promotion & Publicity Intern, Spring 2027
About The Position
ABC7 (WLS-TV) Chicago is the Midwest flagship of the ABC television network. ABC7 leads the market in local news coverage with daily newscasts and has been in a number one position in local news since March 1986! The station’s offices and studios are located in The Loop in downtown Chicago! Our Creative Services internship program is very hands-on. As our intern you will gain knowledge and real-world experience in production, post-production, promotion writing, and digital media marketing. You will also be helping the station’s public relations, writing press releases, talent bios, creating internal newsletter and proof reading.
Requirements
- Proficiency with video editing in Adobe Premiere
- Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Manages time and priorities to consistently meet deadlines and maintain organized work
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Possess unrestricted work authorization
- Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship
- Fully available from January 2027 through June 2027
- All candidates must be willing and able to work 18 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
- Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Chicago, IL area
- Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work in the Chicago, IL area
- A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applications without a portfolio link on the résumé will not be considered a completed application packet and may not be fully considered for the position.
Nice To Haves
- Video editing experience is essential.
Responsibilities
- Working with producers to create promos and content for special programs, live parades.
- Pitching story ideas to the programming team and responsible for shepherding various projects through to completion.
- Working on our weekly talk show, “Windy City Weekend”, helping with social media and other production tasks involved with getting a weekly show on the air.
- Gaining exposure to multiple departments at the station, including News, Digital, Programming, Promotion, Production and Publicity.
Benefits
- Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
